Ian Holm

Born:12. září 1931

Place of Birth:Goodmayes, Essex, England, UK

Died:19. června 2020

Known For:Acting

Biography

Sir Ian Holm Cuthbert CBE, a distinguished English actor, left an indelible mark on both stage and screen during his illustrious career. Beginning his journey as a prominent member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Holm's talent and versatility propelled him to become a celebrated figure in the world of entertainment. His impressive body of work garnered him widespread recognition, including two BAFTA Awards and a Tony Award, solidifying his status as a versatile performer with a remarkable range.

Holm's exceptional portrayal of characters across various mediums earned him critical acclaim and accolades throughout his career. From his Tony Award-winning performance in The Homecoming to his Olivier Award-winning role in King Lear, his ability to immerse himself in diverse roles showcased his unparalleled skill as an actor. His captivating presence on television, particularly in King Lear and The Last of the Blonde Bombshells, further solidified his reputation as a formidable talent in the industry.

One of Holm's standout performances came in the film The Bofors Gun, where he delivered a compelling portrayal that earned him the prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. His versatility shone through in acclaimed films such as Alien, Brazil, and The Fifth Element, where he captivated audiences with his nuanced performances. Notably, his portrayal of athletics trainer Sam Mussabini in Chariots of Fire garnered him an Academy Award nomination and a BAFTA Award win, showcasing his ability to breathe life into complex characters.

Holm's cinematic legacy includes a diverse array of roles in iconic films such as Henry V, The Madness of King George, and The Aviator, where he left an indelible impression with his impeccable acting skills. However, it was his portrayal of the wise and endearing Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies that endeared him to audiences worldwide. His voice work as Chef Skinner in the beloved Pixar film Ratatouille further showcased his versatility and enduring appeal across different genres.

Throughout his career, Holm's dedication to his craft and his ability to bring depth and authenticity to each character he portrayed set him apart as a true acting virtuoso. His contributions to the world of entertainment have left an enduring legacy, inspiring generations of actors and captivating audiences with his unparalleled talent. Sir Ian Holm Cuthbert CBE will always be remembered as a cinematic luminary whose brilliance continues to shine brightly in the hearts of movie enthusiasts around the globe.

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Alien

Ash

1979

During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Bilbo

2001

Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

Ratatouille

Skinner (voice)

2007

Remy, a resident of Paris, appreciates good food and has quite a sophisticated palate. He would love to become a chef so he can create and enjoy culinary masterpieces to his heart's delight. The only problem is, Remy is a rat. When he winds up in the sewer beneath one of Paris' finest restaurants, the rodent gourmet finds himself ideally placed to realize his dream.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Bilbo

2003

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Old Bilbo Baggins

2014

Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Old Bilbo Baggins

2012

Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.

The Day After Tomorrow

Terry Rapson

2004

After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when a superstorm develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam, who is trapped in New York City with his friend Laura and others, Jack and his crew must travel to get to Sam before it's too late.

Brazil

Mr. Kurtzmann

1985

Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel. Investigating a case that led to the wrongful arrest and eventual death of an innocent man instead of wanted terrorist Harry Tuttle, he meets the woman from his daydream, and in trying to help her gets caught in a web of mistaken identities, mindless bureaucracy and lies.

Lord of War

Simeon Weisz

2005

Yuri Orlov is a globetrotting arms dealer and, through some of the deadliest war zones, he struggles to stay one step ahead of a relentless Interpol agent, his business rivals and even some of his customers who include many of the world's most notorious dictators. Finally, he must also face his own conscience.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Baron Frankenstein

1994

Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a monster, which Frankenstein has put together with the remains of corpses. It's not long before Frankenstein regrets his actions.

From Hell

Sir William Gull

2001

Frederick Abberline is an opium-huffing inspector from Scotland Yard who falls for one of Jack the Ripper's prostitute targets in this Hughes brothers adaption of a graphic novel that posits the Ripper's true identity.

Naked Lunch

Tom Frost

1991

Blank-faced bug killer Bill Lee and his dead-eyed wife, Joan, like to get high on Bill's pest poisons while lounging with Beat poet pals. After meeting the devilish Dr. Benway, Bill gets a drug made from a centipede. Upon indulging, he accidentally kills Joan, takes orders from his typewriter-turned-cockroach, ends up in a constantly mutating Mediterranean city and learns that his hip friends have published his work -- which he doesn't remember writing.

The Aviator

Professor Fitz

2004

A biopic depicting the life of filmmaker and aviation pioneer Howard Hughes from 1927 to 1947, during which time he became a successful film producer and an aviation magnate, while simultaneously growing more unstable due to severe obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Time Bandits

Napoleon

1981

Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being, they've purloined a map charting all of the holes in the fabric of time and are using it to steal treasures from different historical eras. Taking Kevin with them, they variously drop in on Napoleon, Robin Hood and King Agamemnon before the Supreme Being catches up with them.

eXistenZ

Kiri Vinokur

1999

A game designer on the run from assassins must play her latest virtual reality creation with a marketing trainee to determine if the game has been damaged.

Garden State

Gideon Largeman

2004

Andrew returns to his hometown for the funeral of his mother, a journey that reconnects him with past friends. The trip coincides with his decision to stop taking his powerful antidepressants. A chance meeting with Sam - a girl also suffering from various maladies - opens up the possibility of rekindling emotional attachments, confronting his psychologist father, and perhaps beginning a new life.

Chariots of Fire

Sam Mussabini

1981

In the class-obsessed and religiously divided UK of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell, a devout Christian born to Scottish missionaries in China, sees running as part of his worship of God's glory and refuses to train or compete on the Sabbath. Harold Abrahams overcomes anti-Semitism and class bias, but neglects his beloved sweetheart in his single-minded quest.

The Miracle Maker

Pontius Pilate (voice)

2000

A mother and father in search of help for their sick daughter cross paths with an extraordinary carpenter named Jesus, who has devoted his life to spreading God's word. An amazing miracle brings to light the true meaning of Christ, and the sacrifices he endured for the deliverance of mankind. A compelling story of faith, trust, and devotion.

Les Misérables

Thénardier

1978

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

Henry V

Captain Fluellen

1989

In the midst of the Hundred Years War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.

Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes

Capitaine Phillippe D'Arnot

1984

A shipping disaster in the 19th Century has stranded a man and woman in the wilds of Africa. The lady is pregnant, and gives birth to a son in their tree house. Soon after, a family of apes stumble across the house and in the ensuing panic, both parents are killed. A female ape takes the tiny boy as a replacement for her own dead infant, and raises him as her son. Twenty years later, Captain Phillippe D'Arnot discovers the man who thinks he is an ape. Evidence in the tree house leads him to believe that he is the direct descendant of the Earl of Greystoke, and thus takes it upon himself to return the man to civilization.

The Sweet Hereafter

Mitchell Stephens

1997

A small mountain community in Canada is devastated when a school bus accident leaves more than a dozen of its children dead. A big-city lawyer arrives to help the survivors' and victims' families prepare a class-action suit, but his efforts only seem to push the townspeople further apart. At the same time, one teenage survivor of the accident has to reckon with the loss of innocence brought about by a different kind of damage.

Hamlet

Polonius

1990

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.